Did you know that Sunscreen is classified by the FDA as an over the counter drug? And the sad part is that these "drugs" are not tested and regulated like they should be. New non-FDA studies are showing that these sunblocking chemicals have side effects when absorbed through the skin. They are also finding that the addition of Vitamin A to sunscreen turns toxic and cancer causing when exposed to sunlight.
So what do you do now? I say, don't wear sunscreen! I can't remember the last time I put it on. I'm a huge proponent of Vitamin D, and you can't make D without sun exposure. Maybe you are super fair skinned or you're going to be out for extended periods of time. If so, you can purchase a natural sunblock that is mineral based.
Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide are the only safe sunscreens. Most Health Food Store carry the natural sunblocks, but be sure and read the label. For whatever reason some of these natural brands are still making some sunscreens with chemicals. Most that use only Zinc and Titanium Dioxide will specify Mineral on the label. The one I keep on hand for my kiddos is All Terrain Kids Sport Spray. I love the idea of the ease of a spray and it's also water resistent. I know Aubrey Organics line is also chemical free. Alba Botanicals makes a Mineral sunscreen as does Jason Organics. These sunscreens are all reasonably priced and I know at Wayne and Mary's Nutrition here in Sioux Falls, they are 20% off this summer.
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